Red White and Royal Blue is a heartwarming romantic comedy that follows the unlikely love story between Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry, the Prince of Wales, this project captivaded Prime Video back in 2023. Now, producer and writer Greg Berlanti hints at the second installment in an exclusive for Variety. Fans of the beloved romantic comedy Red White and Royal Blue may be in for a treat. Actually, according to Berlanti, the pre-production process for a sequel is well underway.
The original film, based on Casey McQuiston's bestselling novel, captivated audiences with its charming tale of a rivalry-turned-romance between the First Son of the United States and the Prince of Wales. Its success spawned a dedicated fanbase eager for more adventures with Alex Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry. In short, the sequel to the popular film is already in the works, with director Matthew López and author Casey McQuiston nearly completing the script; even before reading the details, Berlanti expressed his excitement for the project, saying, "It feels like the perfect continuation of these characters' story."
As a matter of fact, the cast of Red, White, and Royal Blue includes Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry, Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz, as well as Uma Thurman as First Lady Ellen Claremont, Clifton Collins Jr. as President Claremont. Furthermore, Stephen Fry as King James, Rachel Hilson as Nora Holleran, and Thomas Flynn as Prince Philip. This talented group of actors brought the beloved characters to life, contributing to the film's success not only with their strong performances but with their oustanding chemistry whatsoever.